Paraprofessional (Preschool Special Education)

Glen Ridge School District.; Glen Ridge (NJ); In loco; USD 25.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

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Glen Ridge School District is seeking a Special Education Aide to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role focuses on providing physical assistance, emotional support, and targeted small-group instruction to maximize each pupil's learning within the district's special education program.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, ability to work with diverse learners, and willingness to comply with background checks and district policies.

Competenze

• High School Diploma; college-level course work in education or related field Minimum experience as determined by the board
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status 6. Substitute teacher certification recommended

Mansioni

• Assist in taking care of the physical needs of the special education pupil including dressing, moving between rooms, mealtime support and toileting assistance
• Assist with individualized instruction and small-group work under teacher supervision
• Collect data for the child study team
• Support implementation of behavior intervention plans as assigned
• Assist in loading/unloading pupils from transportation as appropriate
• Complete clerical duties as assigned by the special education teacher
• Assist pupils with projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks
• Supervise students on field trips planned by the teacher
• Assist in playground supervision
• Engage children in conversation to encourage language development
• Aid physically handicapped children, particularly those using appliances and prosthetics
• Report suspected child abuse to authorities and building Principal
• Perform other duties related to a good learning experience for special education pupils

Conoscenze

Effective communication with students

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of special education methods

Formazione

High School Diploma

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Job Description Paraprofessional TITLE:Special Education Aide

QUALIFICATIONS:

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• High School Diploma; college-level course work in education or related field Minimum experience as determined by the board
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status 6. Substitute teacher certification recommended

REPORTS TO:Certified classroom teacher, Principal and Director of Student Services

JOB GOAL:To assist the classroom teacher by working with individual and small groups of disabled students to provide them with physical help and emotional support as needed to gain optimum benefit from the district's special education program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Assist in taking care of the physical needs of the special education pupil. This can include putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, mealtime support and using the lavatory (this may include diapering, toilet training and toileting).
• 2. Assists with individualized instruction and works with small groups of students under the supervision of the special education teacher to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• 3. Collects data to be used by the child study team
• 4. Supports in the implementation of behavior intervention plans, as assigned.
• 5. Assists, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the special education pupil from transportation buses or vans.
• 6. Completes clerical duties as assigned by the special education classroom teacher.
• 7. Assists pupils with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks.
• 8.Helps with the supervision of children on field trips planned by the teacher.
• 9. Assists in playground supervision.
• 10. Engages children in conversation to encourage language development.
• 11. Aids physically handicapped children, particularly those who rely upon appliances and prosthetics.
• 12. Reports any suspicion of child abuse to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency and building Principal or his/her designee.
• 13. Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the special education teacher or building Principal directly related to a good learning experience for special education pupils.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board of Education's policy on evaluation of noncertified staff.